Author with 25+ years of growing and consulting experience.
“The best fertilizer is the gardener's shadow” — Chinese proverb
Mr José first started growing cannabis in 1992. Like most growers, he began cultivating outdoors and quickly found himself fascinated by this ancient plant, its complex life cycle, and the hands-on growing process. A few years later, Mr José set up his first indoor grow space, where he grew a few plants for himself and his closest friends.
Today, things have changed quite drastically. A few years ago, Mr José was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease and began chemotherapy. Very quickly, he experienced the therapeutic potential of cannabis, of which he was previously only partially aware, firsthand. Like many patients, he was astounded to see how this ancient plant, which remains outlawed and stigmatised across most of the world, could help mitigate the awful side effects of his treatment.
Through his experience growing and using therapeutic cannabis, Mr José came to write two books on cultivation, and regularly contributes to a number of European cannabis magazines. He also lectures at various European cannabis conferences several times a year, has been awarded numerous certificates affirming his knowledge, and consults professional companies on how to best grow and use cannabis based on their needs. Most importantly, Mr José continues to learn about this incredible plant, its cultivation, uses, and seemingly endless potential.
Mr’s latest reviewed posts
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When To Harvest Cannabis Plants
Knowing when to harvest your weed is crucial to ensure your buds are potent and uplifting, or sedating and chill—depending on what you're looking for. But how do you know when a cannabis plant is m ...
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How to Prevent and Treat Nutrient Lockout in Cannabis
You've fed you plants well up to this point. However, you're seeing signs of deficiency. In this scenario, you're likely up against nutrient lockout. This issue generally stems from a pH imbalance ...
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Choosing The Best Soil For Cannabis: A Home Grower's Guide
Growing cannabis in soil is a great way to crop fat, flavoursome buds. Moreover, soil is one of the most forgiving substrates. What are the best soils for growing cannabis? What do you need to know ...
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How To Use Manure To Grow Cannabis Plants
What if we told you one of the best ways to boost the fertility in your garden was to purchase a pile of sh*t? That's right, manure from several species of animals can enrich soil, improve harvests ...
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Bat Guano: The Cannabis Superfood Rich In Macro And Micronutrients
Guano has a long history as a high-performance organic fertiliser. When you see the benefits of guano on cannabis plants, you will immediately comprehend why wars have been fought and fortunes have ...
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Nutrient Burn In Cannabis Plants
Nutrient burn can affect cannabis during any stage of growth. Prevention, identification, and remediation are all essential pieces of knowledge in the cannabis grower's arsenal.
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Seeds Or Clones: Which Is Better For Growing Cannabis?
When growing cannabis, you have two paths to choose from: seeds or clones. On one hand, seeds are reliable, easy, and accessible. Clones, on the other, are fast, efficient, and carry the exact trai ...
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Cannabis Nutrients: Why, How, And When To Feed Your Plants
Cannabis plants are sensitive to nutrients, and there's a fine line between properly feeding your plants and burning them with chemicals. Find out everything you need to know about properly feeding ...
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How Many Cannabis Plants Can You Grow Per Square Metre?
Congratulations on committing to cannabis cultivation. Now you need to settle upon the right number of cannabis plants to grow. We’ve got practical advice you can use to determine how many plants t ...
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Growing Cannabis In Coco Coir Or Peat Moss
Growing cannabis in soil alone offers good results, but soil amendments such as peat moss and coco coir can make good results great. They add structure, hold water, improve acidity, and boost micro ...